NCDIT - HIEA - Clinical Informaticist

Engagement Type

Contract

Short Description

Typical Experience: 60-84 months

Complete Description

**The max rate for this position is $90/hour.

The Clinical Informaticist acts as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in clinical data and quality measurement, providing critical support to clinical evaluators, product teams, and data validation initiatives.





The ideal candidate will have:





- A strong understanding of clinical documentation, EHR systems, and data interoperability



- Experience working with clinical coding systems such as SNOMED CT, LOINC, ICD, CPT, and RxNorm



- Experience with quality measurement programs and tools (e.g., HEDIS, eCQMs, dQM)



- Ability to bridge clinical and technical domains



- Familiarity with NC HealthConnex or other HIE platforms



- Experience with CMS Data Aggregator Validation (DAV) and Primary Source Validation (PSV) programs



- Understanding of HL7, FHIR, and other healthcare data standards



- Knowledge of SAS tools and analytics platforms is a plus



- Strong clinical and analytical skills





- Effective communication and collaboration across clinical and technical teams



- A detail-oriented and highly organized approach



- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment



- Commitment to data quality and health system improvement



- Ability to participate in product testing and technical validation






Duties include but are not limited to:


- Serve as a clinical SME for NC HealthConnex solution teams, providing insights on clinical concepts and data use cases.



- NCQA Data Aggregator Validation Program



- Support clinical evaluators with interpretation and validation of clinical resources and content.



- Provide clinical expertise and guidance in support of the NCQA Data Aggregator Validation program activities, including primary source validation (PSV) processes



- Assist with preparation, submission, and maintenance of documentation required for DAV certification.



- Digital Quality Measurement (dQM)



- Support the implementation and operationalization of the dQM engine.



- Assist with aligning clinical data sources and formats to quality measurement specifications.



- Data Quality Improvement



- Collaborate with technical and clinical teams to identify and resolve data quality issues.



- Provide recommendations for improving the accuracy, completeness, and usability of clinical data within NC HealthConnex systems.



- Product Development Support



- Contribute to new product development and enhancements by offering clinical perspectives that inform technical design.





- Participate in product testing and validation for clinical functionality.






Education:


- Clinical degree or licensure (e.g., RN, MD, NP, PharmD, or other licensed healthcare professional).



- 3+ years of experience in clinical informatics, healthcare IT, or health information exchange environments.

Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required/Desired	Amount	of Experience
Clinical Informatics Expertise - Knowledge of clinical workflows, EHRs, documentation, and healthcare data management.	Required	5.0	Years
Healthcare Data Standards - Expertise in HL7, FHIR, SNOMED CT, LOINC, ICD, CPT, RxNorm, and interoperability standards.	Required	5.0	Years
Quality Measurement & Validation - Experience with HEDIS, eCQMs, dQM, NCQA DAV, and Primary Source Validation programs.	Required	3.0	Years
Data Quality & Analytics - Ability to analyze, validate, and improve clinical data quality, accuracy, and completeness.	Required	3.0	Years
Collaboration & Communication - Ability to translate clinical needs into technical requirements and work across diverse teams.	Required	3.0	Years